JOB OPPORTUNITY: PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Under  general  supervision,  assist  in  coordination  of  the  Company’s public Relations activities including print  and  broadcast  advertising,  publication  production,  and  special  events  promotions;  assist  in  establishing  and  maintaining a consistent image for the organization; assist in achieving marketing objectives; and perform  related work as required.  

SCOPE:

The  Public  Relations  Assistant  provides  assistance  to  the  Public  Relations  Manager  in  support  of  promotional  activities;  and  coordinates  functions  of  Public  Relations  Office in the absence of the Manager. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

1. Assists Public Relations Manager in planning, coordinating and executing public relations activities and events 

2.  Assists  Public  Relations  Manager  and  other  staff  in  coordinating  print,  broadcast  and  new  media  advertising  campaigns. 

3.  Assists with production, delivery, distribution and payment of publications such as catalogs, printed programs and brochures.

4.  Assists with writing and distributing news releases announcing important information and events; updates and maintains online calendar of events. 

5. Coordinates media buys and reserves advertising space with appropriate media outlets; creates and maintains integrated campaign spec sheets and determines production deadlines. 

6.  Proofs print and broadcast copy for grammatical and typographical errors.  7. Arranges for timely purchase, acquisition, and solicit bids from vendors. 

8. Marketing company’s products   8. Purchases supplies and maintains inventory; coordinates use of departmental display materials. 

11. Monitors and reconciles advertising and supply budgets; maintains database and provides budget reports to Public Relations Manager as requested.

12. Trains and directs the work of student assistants.  

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ABILITY TO:

• Assist in developing, implementing and evaluating public relations and marketing goals;  

• Work under pressure to meet deadlines;  

• Establish priorities; organize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously; 

• Coordinate production and printing of publications and promotional materials in an effective and appropriate manner;  

• Edit and proof written copy for publications, broadcast and other media outlets;

 • Operate and use photographic equipment 

• Communicate effectively in English; 

• Train and direct the work of student assistants; 

• Maintain  cooperative  working  relationships;  demonstrate sensitivity  to,  and  respect  for  a  diverse  population.  

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles of public communications, information and relations; 

• Principles and techniques of printing and digital photography; 

• Proper trade practices, procedures, terminology, and techniques required for various graphic effects; 

• Correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; operation of personal 

• Computer software such as Microsoft Office, InDesign, Word, Excel; budget and revenue control.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

An associate’s degree, Preference will be given to candidates  with  a  specific  degree/diploma/certificate  in  public  relations,  marketing,  journalism,  business  administration,  sociology or related Field.  

Experience:

One/Two year’s experience working in publicity or Public Relations or marketing or in any related Field.   LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:  This classification requires the use of office vehicle while conducting    business.  Should (not a must) posses a valid (Class D) and an acceptable driving record.   Salary  History:  Please  provide  your  salary/allowances  history   Please  send  your  resume/detailed  cv  and  copies  of  your  certificates/awards  to  cosotanzania@gmail.com or coso@communicationsolution.co.tz.

Deadline 15th October 201